Differential Bearings Adjustment - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

torque of 11.5 to 13 kg/m (83 to
7. Check the minimum clearonce of the second planet wheel and this should be
0.1 mm. Change the thrust washer to achieve this clearance.
8.
a l l parts inside.
9 . Fit the bearings on the satellite housin g and crown wheel using mandrel
1769-T .
DIFFERENTIAL
There are two methods by which odiustments can be made to the differential bearings.
The first method uses a dial gauge to measure the thickness of the odjvsting rashersI
which i s directly related to the bearing stress. The second method rneosures the torque
required to rotate the differential using a spring balance.
Method
Position the differential and bearings.
Place the differential together with bearings i n the end of the gearbox
(a)
costing.
Place the adjusting washer (13) and the distance washer (12), with a
(b)
total thickness of
Secure the differential in place using the two clamps
( )
C
tightening the nuts
(d)
locate the drive shaft i n the planet wheel and align the screw holes.
Fit screws, taking care to f i t the correct lengths and tighten.
Place the gearbox casting on its left-hand side, supporting i t i n
(e)
position.
Place against the right-hand differentiol bearing the adjusting washer
(f)
(13) followed by the distance washer (12) and the distance piece (1 1).
The total thickness (12) and (13) should not be less than
Locate the right-hand differential drive shaft i n the planet wheel and
align thescrew holes.
assembly i n position and top lightly on the differential shaft.
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ADJUSTMENT
7
mm, against the left-hond differential bearing.
b y hand only.
Withoutagasket fitted on housing, f i t the
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9
mm.
ESPRIT